Working in South Korea
High wages through the official G-to-G route
Korea recruits Indonesian workers via the EPS (Employment Permit System) — an official government-to-government route with no private middlemen. Wages are among Asia's highest for manufacturing and fishery.
Updated: Juli 2026 · Figures are indicative and subject to change — always verify with official sources/partners before making financial decisions.
1Legal Schemes & Duration
EPS (G-to-G)
Official state selection: pass EPS-TOPIK (Korean test), enter the roster, get picked by a Korean employer. Annual quotas; competition by score.
⏳ 3 years + 1y10m extension
2Available Job Types
3Indicative Pay & Costs — Who Pays?
Indicatively ₩2.0–2.4 million/month following Korea's minimum wage, plus overtime that's common in manufacturing.
Being G-to-G, costs are low and official (test, documents, ticket). No private agent may legally charge EPS placement fees — anyone selling 'EPS seats' is a scam.
Figures are indicative and subject to change — always verify with official sources/partners before making financial decisions.
4Language Requirements
EPS-TOPIK is mandatory. 6–12 months of focused prep from zero is generally enough for a competitive score.
5Documents to Prepare
- Passport (≥ 18 months validity)
- EPS-TOPIK pass certificate
- EPS skills & physical test results
- Diploma & transcript + translation
- EPS-standard medical check-up
- Police clearance (SKCK) & photos per format
6How Long Does It Take?
- 1
Assessment & start learning Korean
Week 1
- 2
EPS-TOPIK preparation
6–12 months
- 3
Test, roster & employer selection
3–12 months
- 4
Pre-departure training & departure
1–2 months
7Key Contacts & Citizen Protection
Register via Peduli WNI upon arrival. Indonesian mission: Embassy in Seoul. EPS is managed G-to-G (BP2MI–HRD Korea), which protects you — keep the standard EPS contract and report violations to HRD Korea centers or the embassy.
8Common Questions
Can KI Academy send me to Korea?
EPS is state-run — no private party places workers. KI Academy's role: preparing your Korean (EPS-TOPIK), documents, and mindset until you're competitive in the official selection.
What's the EPS age limit?
EPS applicants must be 18–39 at registration. Outside that range, consider other countries (e.g., Japan's SSW) with looser limits.
I passed EPS-TOPIK — how long until departure?
It varies. After passing you enter a roster (valid 2 years) awaiting employer selection — from a few months to over a year depending on sector demand. Use the wait to level up language & skills.
Can I change employers in Korea?
The E-9 visa allows limited workplace changes (generally up to 3 times, for recognized reasons like employer contract violations) via HRD Korea procedures — never move unilaterally or you may lose status.
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